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Brian Leonard | Running Back

Team: Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Age / DOB:  (29) / 2/3/1984
Ht / Wt:  6'1' / 225
College: Rutgers
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Buccaneers signed RB/FB Brian Leonard to a one-year contract.
Leonard, 29, rushed 33 times for 106 yards (3.21 YPC) and caught 11 passes for 67 yards last year. A workmanlike journeyman, Leonard can play fullback and pick up the blitz, but he's not going to help Tampa as a ball carrier or receiver. Leonard figures to compete for time with D.J. Ward and FB Erik Lorig. Leonard played college ball at Rutgers under current Bucs coach Greg Schiano. Apr 1 - 3:43 PM
Source: Aaron Wilson on Twitter

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Brian Leonard - RB - Buccaneers

Brian Leonard rushed four times for four yards in Cincinnati's Week 10 win over the Giants, and was held without a catch.

Leonard wasn't targeted in the passing game, and appeared to be surpassed on the depth chart by Cedric Peerman, who rushed six times for 21 yards. Peerman stayed in for an entire series with the game still in doubt in the second quarter. If you've been holding onto Leonard in a deeper PPR league, take this as an opportunity to make a roster move.
Sun, Nov 11, 2012 05:22:00 PM
Brian Leonard - RB - Buccaneers

Bengals RB Brian Leonard (ribs) is active for Week 9 against the Broncos.

Leonard will return as Cincy's third-down back, pushing Cedric Peerman back into a third-string role. BenJarvus Green-Ellis remains the starter, for now. The Bengals' Week 9 inactives: WR Marvin Jones, DT Brandon Thompson, TE Richard Quinn, LB Roddrick Muckelroy, CB Jason Allen, WR Ryan Whalen, and S George Iloka.
Sun, Nov 4, 2012 11:39:00 AM
Brian Leonard - RB - Buccaneers

Brian Leonard (ribs) is probable for Week 9.

Leonard is ready to return from his one-game absence after getting in full practices on Thursday and Friday. He could be in for 3-4 touches as Cincinnati's primary third-down back.
Fri, Nov 2, 2012 06:22:00 PM
Brian Leonard - RB - Buccaneers

Brian Leonard (ribs) was upgraded to full participation in Thursday's practice.

He'll be ready for third-down duties against the Broncos. Leonard isn't nearly involved enough in the offense to be worth flex consideration in even exceptionally-deep PPR leagues, however.
Thu, Nov 1, 2012 06:24:00 PM
Brian Leonard - RB - Buccaneers

Bengals RB Brian Leonard (ribs) was limited in Wednesday's practice.

It's a bit concerning Leonard couldn't get in a full practice coming off the Bengals' bye week, but he remains on track to reclaim third-down duties. He won't be a fantasy option in PPR leagues, however.
Source: Joe Reedy on Twitter
Wed, Oct 31, 2012 04:13:00 PM
Brian Leonard - RB - Buccaneers

Bengals RB Brian Leonard (ribs) has resumed practicing.

Leonard is on track to resume third-down duties as the Bengals come out of their bye. Cedric Peerman will return to his third-string role.
Source: Joe Reedy on Twitter
Mon, Oct 29, 2012 11:47:00 AM
Brian Leonard - RB - Buccaneers

Brian Leonard (ribs) is optimistic he'll be able to play against the Broncos in Week 9.

Leonard has the Week 8 bye to rest his bruised ribs. After that, Cedric Peerman will return to a third-string role.
Source: Cincinnati Enquirer
Thu, Oct 25, 2012 10:43:00 AM
Brian Leonard - RB - Buccaneers

Bengals RB Brian Leonard (ribs) was held out of practice again on Thursday.

Expect Cedric Peerman to fill in as the third-down back versus the Steelers this week. Peerman's reception total was artificially inflated by the Bengals' comeback mode in last week's loss. He's not a recommended fantasy option in PPR leagues.
Related: Cedric Peerman
Source: Bengals.com
Thu, Oct 18, 2012 02:18:00 PM
Brian Leonard - RB - Buccaneers

Browns RB Brian Leonard (ribs) was held out of Wednesday's practice.

With Cincinnati going on bye in Week 8, it appears Leonard is going to sit out against the Steelers on Sunday Night Football. Leonard is seeing heavy third-down snaps, but simply isn't getting enough touches to be on the PPR-league radar.
Source: Joe Reedy on Twitter
Wed, Oct 17, 2012 01:36:00 PM
Brian Leonard - RB - Buccaneers

X-rays on Brian Leonard's ribs were negative.

Leonard is officially day to day. Look for him to sit out Week 7 so he can rest up through the Week 8 bye. Cedric Peerman will likely be the pass-catching back against the Steelers this week.
Related: Cedric Peerman
Source: Bengals.com
Tue, Oct 16, 2012 08:49:00 AM
Brian Leonard - RB - Buccaneers

Bengals RB Brian Leonard left Sunday's Week 6 game against the Browns with a rib injury and will not return.

Leonard was in street clothes on the sideline as the Bengals came out for the second half, hinting at a fracture. The Bengals are down to Cedric Peerman behind workhorse BenJarvus Green-Ellis.
Sun, Oct 14, 2012 02:54:00 PM
Brian Leonard - RB - Buccaneers

Brian Leonard and Cedric Peerman are expected to see an increase in snaps with BenJarvus Green-Ellis struggling and Bernard Scott out for the season.

Averaging just 2.58 yards per carry the past three weeks, Green-Ellis' snap-count dipped below 50 percent versus the Dolphins in Week 5. Neither Leonard nor Peerman is worthy of a roster spot in 12- and 14-team leagues, but they seem certain to eat into Green-Ellis' already shaky fantasy value.
Related: BenJarvus Green-Ellis, Cedric Peerman
Source: Sporting News
Tue, Oct 9, 2012 03:25:00 PM
Brian Leonard - RB - Buccaneers

Brian Leonard left Sunday's Week 9 game against the Titans with a knee injury.

His status for next week is unknown at this time, but any absence would have very little impact in fantasy leagues. The handful of touches he sees in any given week would simply be absorbed by Cedric Benson and Bernard Scott.
Sun, Nov 6, 2011 10:06:00 PM
Brian Leonard - RB - Buccaneers

Brian Leonard does not expect his role to change this week even though Cedric Benson is suspended.

Leonard will remain in his third-down/two-minute drill role, allowing Bernard Scott to function as the true feature back. Leonard hasn't topped five touches in a game this season.
Source: Bengals.com
Wed, Oct 26, 2011 09:34:00 AM